Dr. Narin Apisarnthanarax, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist

Professional statement

Narin “Dr. Joe” Apisarnthanarax, M.D., F.A.A.D., is a Board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Joe grew up locally in Clear Lake and graduated from St. John High School in Houston. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, and dermatology residency training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, one of the top NIH-funded programs in the country. He also conducted skin cancer research for 3 years at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and has been an author on over 20 publications and textbook chapters. Dr. Joe specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with particular interests in skin cancers, psoriasis, and laser surgery, and is regarded as an expert on cutaneous lymphomas. He lives in Clear Lake with his wife and 3 children.

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Education and training

Medical School - University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Doctor of Medicine

Case Western Reserve University, Residency in Dermatology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

American Medical Association

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Rapid registration

See you again

Speedy response

Languages spoken

English

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Thai

Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1669506663

Office locations

Clear Lake Dermatology

2508 Gulf Freeway South, Suite 110

League City, TX77573

Clear Lake Dermatology

450 W Medical Center Blvd., Suite 309

Webster, TX77598

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider. For more information, check out our Patient Knowledge Base.

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Dr was so helpful in answering all my questions/concerns! All of the staff were friendly and I really enjoyed my visit. But all the pics of the before and afters hanging around make me want to go back sooner than later! Thank you to all!!

April 4, 2018

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Very thorough and personable. Highly recommend!

March 19, 2018

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Alan J., verified patient

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Great visit. Professional and thorough. Staff was friendly and mass me feel comfortable.

October 10, 2017

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Kimberly C., verified patient

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Very Informative....

October 2, 2017

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Terry S., verified patient

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Excellent !!!

August 11, 2017

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Julian G., verified patient

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Great bed side manner, very professional!

July 8, 2015

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Rena R., verified patient

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Waited over an hour and twenty minutes to see him, and when he finally came in I felt like the whole thing was so rushed... He barely looked at me, didn't ask me any questions, wrote some medications down and sentme along. I had to keep stopping him to ask questions and state my concerns. I left not really knowing how much of which medicines to take, and when to take them, since it was all verbal and nothing was written down. Overall pretty disappointed. Have another appointment next month.

May 4, 2015

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The doctor was excellent and so was the staff! he knew very much what he was taking about and the staff was so kind and helpful as well.

March 10, 2015

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This was my first visit & I was pleased. Very professional staff. I will require several followup visits can make a better assessment at that.

February 2, 2015

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Very efficient and was happy with the treatment.

December 3, 2014

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Denise O., verified patient

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Disorganised, overbooked and unprofessional.

October 31, 2013

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Jennifer G., verified patient

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Great over all doctor. The wait seemed a little long but the office looked very busy so it's probably normal

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He was very professional and on time.

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He was helpful and did a good job on the minor procedure that I needed to have done

August 21, 2013

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Smooth and everyone from front desk to nurses were so great!

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The Dr. and his staff were excellent.

April 15, 2013

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Great doctor, explains everything in detail.

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Best dermatologist that I've been too. Love how I can get appointment right way ! Highly recommended

November 12, 2012

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Very pleased!

October 23, 2012

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Quick and easy, the way I like it

September 23, 2012

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Lynn M., verified patient

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Very informative!

September 14, 2012

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Joiah B., verified patient

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Dr. Joe was very professional and helpful to my questions. He was also very informative of treatment for that day and for the next visit.

September 12, 2012

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Very nice staff. "Dr. Joe" was professional and courteous, answered all my questions, and offered advice on both medical and cosmetic procedures that may benefit my particular skin issues.

September 12, 2012

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Very good. I also like the notifications and electronic media communications.

September 10, 2012

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He is an excellent doctor and talks very nicely and has time to discuss about patients problem.

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it was very good... professional knowledgeable

September 4, 2012

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This was my first visit and I was very pleased with the doctor and his staff. He took time to answer all of my questions. I did not feel rushed through. Very pleasant bedside manner!!

August 21, 2012

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Very thorough. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely going back.

August 18, 2012

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Shiloh J., verified patient

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Really enjoyed my visit.

August 13, 2012

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He was very professional and his staff was great as well!

August 13, 2012

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Elizabeth W., verified patient

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He was a very nice and gentle doctor and I plan on going back for more work to be done.

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He made my visit very pleasant and took care of my issues right away.

August 6, 2012

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Diane G., verified patient

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Great! Very efficient and helpful. I already gave his contact info to my son!

August 3, 2012

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Friendly and thorough!

July 24, 2012

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Julie D., verified patient

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The office seems to be going digital. There was a little extra time taken to input info but overall, I think the office was very professional. I would recommend to others

July 11, 2012

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I walked in the office and was waited on very quickly.This is a plus.He was friendly,very knowledgeable and on point.He took the time to talk to me and I felt very comfortable and at ease.

June 27, 2012

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For the most part it was prompt, to the point, and went smoothly. They even sent the prescriptions over the computer to my pharmacy of choice. Very pleased with the overall process!

June 13, 2012

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I liked that I could book the appointment online. Very great idea!

May 21, 2012

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Very good with kids

May 18, 2012

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Shawn L., verified patient

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Very good visit except for the long wait

May 18, 2012

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I was looking for medical help but felt like the products at the front were being pushed instead.

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Quick and easy!

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Dr. Apisarnthanarax is a knowledgable doctor whom I would have no issue referring him to other potential patients/friends/family

May 11, 2012

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Very Professional. Friendly. Shook my hand. Called me by my name. Took time to ask me about any concerns I had. Was familiar with my file. Knew why I had come to him. Smiled like he was happy to be mydoctor. I will definitely continue to use him and will recommend him to my family and friends.

May 8, 2012

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There was no problem with the Dr. His office staff never phoned in my prescription to the pharmacy !!! No problem in taking my money , but didn't care about his ordered prescription .

May 4, 2012

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Glenn B., verified patient

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He is amazing. The medication he prescribed me worked like a charm and this is after having been to the ER 3 times and prescribed various medications and also the years of dermatology appts. with other doctors.

April 30, 2012

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I thought it was a waste of time and money. I left his office with no resolution. I will never go back to this office.

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I was very pleased with the Doctor and staff. He explained every thing in a way I understood.